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Philippa Gregory, Anya Seton
419 pages • first pub 1944 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A novel of seduction, mystery, and danger set in New York’s Hudson Valley in the nineteenth century, by the author of Foxfire. There was, on the Hudson, a way of life such as this, and there was a house not unlike Dragonwyck . . . In the spring of...
Community Reviews Summary of 413 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
tense 51%
emotional 30%
adventurous 15%
reflective 15%
sad 12%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 17% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 42% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuseModerate
Pregnancy, Sexual assault, RapeMinor
Slavery, Addiction, Sexual violence—
Philippa Gregory, Anya Seton
419 pages • first pub 1944 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A novel of seduction, mystery, and danger set in New York’s Hudson Valley in the nineteenth century, by the author of Foxfire. There was, on the Hudson, a way of life such as this, and there was a house not unlike Dragonwyck . . . In the spring of...
Community Reviews Summary of 413 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
tense 51%
emotional 30%
adventurous 15%
reflective 15%
sad 12%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 17% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 42% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuseModerate
Pregnancy, Sexual assault, RapeMinor
Slavery, Addiction, Sexual violence